News, Notices & Prayer points - 12th November 2024

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News & Notices – 12th November 2024

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 12th November 2024 edition of UC e-News

Prayer Points

We pray:

  • For the comfort for families who have lost loved ones in conflict, that they may find peace and solace
  • For healing from prejudices and biases, we ask God to reveal and remove anything in our hearts that hinders us from seeing others with compassion and fairness
  • For the beauty of diversity in our world, that we embrace the richness of different cultures, beliefs, and perspectives.

 

 

 

Australian Lectionary Worship Resources Update

Liturgy, Learning, and (purposeful) Life and Words for Worship are now available on a new, dedicated website: liturgylearninglife.com. All subscribers, including those with automatic renewals, will need to create a new subscription through the new site, as previous subscriptions from the old MediaCom system are no longer valid.

 

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Christmas 2024 Resources for Congregations

As you prepare your Christmas worship services a selection of social media graphics, posters, PowerPoint template and postcard designs are now available on the Synod website, ready for download. The Moderator’s Christmas theme for 2024 is ‘Through their Eyes.’ Additional resources will be added from time to time, so please check the site on a regular basis.

 

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Christmas Worship Services 2024

Please send through your Christmas Worship times and services so they can be featured on the Synod website at this link: UCA SA - Christmas Services 2024. To provide your Christmas Worship times to the 2024 list please email: Turn on Javascript!. For all other Christmas events, please list them in the usual way via the Events submission form available at this link: UCA SA - Submit an event.

 

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Safe Church Update

The Essentials: Code of Ethics Foundations Training

The Essentials: Code of Ethics Foundations training will take place on 26th – 27th November 2024, at Uniting College for Leadership and Theology in Brooklyn Park, SA. This two-day course focuses on the Uniting Church's Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice, incorporating case studies and written reflections. It is required for candidates for ministry, Ministry of Pastors, and key leaders, with Lay Preachers encouraged to attend. The facilitators for the training will be Rev Dr. Sean Gilbert and Rev Andrew Robertson. Find event details at this link: https://www.eventzilla.net/e/the-essentials-code-of-ethics-foundation-training-2138621894

 

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Grant Opportunities

Mark Butler MP Grants Information

A range of grants information is available via the Grants Hub at markbutler.net.au/community/grants.

SA Youth Week 2025 Grants Now Open

Applications are open now until 29th November for one-off grants of up to $2,500 for organisations, including community groups, non-government organisations and local councils to host events during SA Youth Week 2025 in metropolitan and regional South Australia. Events should promote, acknowledge, recognise and celebrate the contributions of young people in our communities.

Visit the grants page to find out more, read the grant guidelines and complete your application. Applications Close 3.00 pm, 29th November 2024.

Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital (Round 23)

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for grassroots, community-led projects that benefit remote, rural, and regional communities across Australia. Projects must align with charitable outcomes like fostering resilience, improving community wellbeing, supporting diversity, and enhancing community spaces. Preference is given to smaller communities (populations under 15,000).

  • Closing Date: 5th December 2024
  • Eligibility: Non-profit organisations

More information is available at this link: https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-small-vital/.

 

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COVID-19 Update

All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information in regards to COVID-19 guidelines can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations. If you would like further assistance, please contact your presbytery or:

  •  Sue Page Turn on Javascript! or phone (08) 8236 4217 or 0430 666 959

  •  Philip Gardner Turn on Javascript! or phone (08) 8236 4268 or 0409 077 076.

 

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Prepare the Way with Moments of Peace

A Prayer and Reflection Day will be taking place on 23rd November 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, facilitated by Lillian Van Brussel at Stillpoint Spirituality Centre. This Advent retreat invites you to pause, reflect, and connect with the season’s themes of Love, Hope, Peace, and Joy through scripture, music, art, and nature. Participants will receive a take-home booklet to continue their journey throughout Advent. The cost is $50 per person ($45 concession), with morning tea provided; please bring your own lunch. Spaces are limited to 30, so early booking via Advent Reflection Day is essential. For more information, contact Frances at 0407 687 311 or Christ Church Uniting office at 08 8271 0329.

 

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Doug Simper Tribute and Benefit Concert

A benefit concert celebrating Doug’s life and his invaluable contributions to Australian music, will be taking place on 1st December, with proceeds helping to cover Lorna and Doug’s flights to Adelaide. Featuring performances by Fossils with Peter Combe, Minim, Rod Boucher and Buffalo Drive, Andrew Dutney, Leigh Newton, Sevenfold, and more, the concert will showcase Doug’s beloved songs. Sunday, 1st December at 3.00 pm at the Church of the Trinity, 318 Goodwood Road, Clarence Park. Tickets available at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1296779

 

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Travelling North Art Exhibition

Artist Lynn Chamberlain has exhibited her artworks in a variety of Fleurieu venues including wineries, pubs, community centres, art galleries and more. Lynn will be exhibiting her much-loved artworks using the theme: Travelling North. Moria Were AM Mayor of Onkaparinga will officially open this event on Friday, November 8th, 6.00 pm at Bethany Hall, 33 St Andrew’s Terrace, Willunga. The exhibition is open on Saturday in November and December from 12 pm - 2pm with the exception of November 16th. Please contact (08) 8556 2650 for more information.

 

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Aunty Denise's books available

Copies of Aunty Denise's books, are available by contacting Ian Dempster on Turn on Javascript! or dropping into the UAICC SA office when he is working there. Also, available by contacting Rosemary Dewerse: Turn on Javascript!.’

Copies of Yarta Wandatha are available @ $35 each and a new print run of Anaditj is due mid-November (books for sale @ $30 each).

Rosemary Dewerse has also edited ‘Location Shaped Theologies: First Peoples and Second Generation Wisdom,’ of which Aunty Denise has a contributing chapter. For more information contact: Turn on Javascript!

 

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2024-2025 Uniting Church Lectionary released

The 2024-2025 Uniting Church Lectionary is now available to download from the Assembly, and available to order from Wayzgoose, the new online store for MediaCom and Uniting Church resources.

The new-look lectionary features a number of changes - a new poster format, additional liturgical colour coding, new listings for Uniting Church special days and an online list of worship and preaching resources. More information is available at this link: 2024-2025 Uniting Church Lectionary – Uniting Church Australia.

 

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Friendship Club

The next meeting of the Western Link UC Friendship Club will be on Thursday 21st November at 93 Crittenden Road, Findon commencing at 1.30pm. The guest entertainers come from the Woodville High School Special Music Centre - a group of teenagers. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the afternoon culminating with afternoon tea. Donation $10. Enquiries to Pam 8443 8145.

 

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Adelaide Kids and Youth Disability Expo

This free and inclusive event will feature expert information and advice from over 100 organisations and businesses focused on supporting kids and young people with disabilities, as well as free seminars, interactive kids’ activities and more. Exhibitors at the event include the Department for Education, the Government of South Australia’s Office for Autism, the Women’s and Children’s Health Network, the Multicultural Communities Council of SA, Mission Australia, and many more. Bookings at this link: Kids & Youth Disability Expo Tickets, Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite.

 

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Uniting Conversations

Dealing with death, especially our own inevitable death can be psychologically and spiritually challenging. Perhaps, however, the more important issue is that the less we do in preparing for our own death the harder we make it for those who will be caring for us, grieving our death and planning our funeral arrangements. The purpose of this Conversation will be to enable us all to be better informed about Palliative Care, Voluntary Assisted Dying and Advance Care Directives. Sunday, 17th November from 7.00 - 9.00 pm at Seacliff Uniting Church. More information is available at this link: https://shorturl.at/DNNXd

 

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Encounter Henley – Can you help?

Encounter Henley is seeking donations of Christmas lights and Christmas trees for their first Christmas services as a church plant. If you can assist with Christmas lights or trees that are sitting in a shed somewhere and are not being used, please consider donating them to Encounter Henley for this year’s Christmas services. Please contact Rev Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556 or email Turn on Javascript!.

 

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St Peter’s Cathedral Choir comes to Newland, Victor Harbor

St Peter’s Cathedral Choir will present a service of candles, carols and readings at Newland Port Uniting Church on Wednesday, 11th December at 7.00 pm. Doors open at 6.15 pm. This follows the resounding response to their visit last year when 450 attended and filled the church and gallery. This is a gift to the community by the combined churches of Victor Harbor. A retired offering will benefit local charities.

 

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CMLA Walk as One Music Pack Giveaway!

The CMLA will be giving away a full subscription to the Walk as One Music Packs to one new follower to their Facebook page between now and the end of November 2024. This giveaway includes all 5 music packs plus bonus songs, a total of 29 songs. Please ‘follow’ their page and tag them in a post on your Facebook profile. One new follower will be selected randomly on 1st December 2024. Click here to go to their page: (10) Facebook.

 

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